Audi Q3: Overview - Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint

1 - Control Arm

• Control arm with mounting bracket, removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Control Arm, Removing and Installing".

2 - Bonded Rubber Bushing

• Replacing. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Control Arm Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing".

3 - Bolt

• 70 Nm + 180º
• Always replace if removed
• Tighten only in curb weight position. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing in Curb Weight, Lifting Vehicles with Coil Spring".

4 - Subframe

5 - Mounting Bracket

• Securing.

6 - Bolt

• 70 Nm + 180º
• Always replace if removed

7 - Bolts

• 50 Nm + 90º
• Always replace if removed

8 - Ball Joint

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Ball Joint, Removing and Installing".

9 - Nut

• 60 Nm
• Always replace if removed
• Counterhold at socket head of joint bolt when tightening

10 - Wheel Bearing Housing

• Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Wheel Bearing Housing, Removing and Installing".

11 - Nut

• 100 Nm
• Always replace if removed

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